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Paniolo Night

Volunteer Sign-up and Chili Cook-off Entry

Paniolo Night Returns to Maui Prep

Maui Preparatory Academy is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Paniolo Night, a community-wide event scheduled for Saturday, November 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. This traditional event of "Games, Grinds, and Good Times" is back for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages.

Paniolo Night offers an unforgettable evening for the whole family, featuring carnival games and prizes, a petting zoo, The Great Chili Cook-off, a dunk tank AND a mechanical bull. Guests can also enjoy delicious cowboy grub, and browse unique crafts from local artisans.

Headliners will be Barefoot Minded, Pueo Pitch, Maui Prep Hula Club, and the smallest Pueo Paniolo.

The event will be held at the Maui Prep campus, located at 4910 Honoapi'ilani Highway in Napili. Admission is free, with food, drinks, and scrip for games available for purchase.

Volunteer Opportunities for Paniolo Night

The success of Paniolo Night depends on our volunteers! We hope students and parents alike will pitch in to make this a smooth and memorable event.

We have lots of fun ways to help out across three different time shifts, so you can find a time that works perfectly for your family!

Shifts:

3:45 to 5:00 pm
5:00 to 6:30 pm
6:30 to 8:00 pm

There are roles for everyone! Middle School students may work with a parent—come join the fun and help us run the games!

Game & Activity Roles:

Dunk Tank (Ticket collector/Ball retriever)
Bouncy Houses X 2
Pie Wheel
Fowling
Face Painting
Cow Roping
Photo Booth
Lollipop Pull & Can Knockdown
Go Fish & Ring Toss
Adopt-a-Pet
Popcorn & Cupcake Walk
Guessing Game

Operations & Food Roles:

Scrip Window
Parking/Security
Food Service (Cook and Cashier)
Set-Up
Clean-Up/Breakdown

Please sign up for a shift and help us make this year's Paniolo Night a huge success! Your kokua (help) is deeply appreciated!

Volunteer Sign-up and Chili Cook-off Entry

Calling All Chefs! The Great Chili Cook-Off is Back!

Calling all amateur chefs and owners of coveted family chili recipes! ENTER YOUR BEST CHILI in our competition!

Compete for bragging rights and amazing prizes, including a golden spoon trophy and a night stay at the Hyatt Regency Maui for the Blue Ribbon Winner!

Ready to compete?

Sign Up: Spots are limited! Register your entry now at the link below (scroll all the way to the bottom!)
Delivery: Deliver your chili in a minimum 5qt slow cooker or Instant Pot between 3:00 and 3:45 pm on November 15. (Please label your container with your name written on tape.)
Judging Criteria: Creativity, Appearance, Taste/seasoning, and Spice/heat level.
Taste Test! After the judges have made their difficult decision, the delicious chili will be available for purchase by the whole 'ohana!

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4910 Honoapi'ilani Highway
Lahaina, Hi 96761

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